Compare Etherlink vs Cardano
Etherlink vs Cardano Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Etherlink TPS is 6.2X higher than Cardano TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Etherlink max TPS is 2.39X higher than Cardano max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Etherlink max theoretical TPS is 21X higher than Cardano max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Etherlink transaction volume is 6.2X higher than Cardano transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Etherlink block time is 95.6% shorter than Cardano block time
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Finality
Etherlink finality is 79.16% shorter than Cardano finality
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Type
Etherlink is a layer 2 blockchain, while Cardano is a layer 1 blockchain
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Total Transactions
Etherlink has 65.25% fewer total transactions than Cardano
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Launch Date
Etherlink was launched 7 years after Cardano
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Etherlink vs Cardano Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Etherlink Nakamoto Coefficient is 95.45% lower than Cardano Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Etherlink has 99.95% fewer validators than Cardano
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Stake
Etherlink has no data, while Cardano stake is $14.2B
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Consensus Mechanism
Etherlink is Rollup (Optimistic), while Cardano is PoS
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Governance
Etherlink and Cardano governance are both on-chain
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Etherlink vs Cardano Developer Activity
Developers
Etherlink has 95.08% fewer developers than Cardano
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Repos
Etherlink has 90% fewer repos than Cardano
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Commits
Etherlink has 98.16% fewer commits than Cardano
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Stars
Etherlink has 99.79% fewer stars than Cardano
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Watchers
Etherlink has 99.51% fewer watchers than Cardano
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Etherlink vs Cardano Financials New
Chain Revenue
Etherlink chain revenue is 92.93% lower than Cardano chain revenue
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Average Transaction Fee
Etherlink average transaction fee is 99.01% lower than Cardano average transaction fee
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Price
Etherlink has no data, while Cardano price is $0.6429
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Market Cap
Etherlink has no data, while Cardano market cap is $23.05B
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Etherlink vs Cardano Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Etherlink
Etherlink is an EVM-compatible, non-custodial Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollup technology. It enables seamless integration with existing Ethereum tools, including wallets and indexers, and facilitates asset transfers to and from other EVM-compatible chains. Built upon the secure foundation of Tezos layer 1, Etherlink delivers a fast, fair, and (nearly) free experience. This permissionless and censorship-resistant environment empowers developers to actively create and participate in the next generation of decentralized applications.
Explore the full ecosystem here: Tezos Ecosystem
About Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies.